32 Facts About Greg Halford

Gregory Halford was born on 8 December 1984 and is an English footballer who plays for Northern Premier League East club Bishop Auckland on loan from Blyth Spartans.

Greg Halford is naturally a right-back or centre-back but can play in numerous positions including central midfield, right midfield and even as a striker.

Greg Halford's stay at Reading was a short one and Halford transferred to Sunderland later the same year.

Greg Halford signed for Cardiff City in January 2017, where he went on to achieve promotion to the Premier League the following season by finishing second in the Championship.

Greg Halford started his football career in July 2001 when he joined Colchester United's youth team.

Keen to prove himself at a higher level, Greg Halford handed in a transfer request in August 2006 after interest from several Premier League clubs.

Greg Halford failed to establish himself at Reading, and played only once more.

Director of Football Nicky Hammond said that although Greg Halford had not made the impact desired by both club and player, that was no reflection on him personally or professionally, and that "sometimes in football, players do move on quite quickly if it's felt that the fit isn't quite right".

Greg Halford signed a four-year contract with Premier League club Sunderland on 11 June 2007.

Greg Halford made three more appearances, and was again sent off.

Greg Halford was not sold, but instead joined Charlton on loan for the rest of the season.

Greg Halford played regularly in the Championship, and scored twice, against West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Greg Halford made his debut in the opening game of the season, at Birmingham City, scored his first goal a fortnight later, against Blackpool, and went on to play regularly throughout the season, appearing in 49 of the club's 56 fixtures.

Greg Halford signed for newly promoted Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers on 3 July 2009 in a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Greg Halford mostly played on the right of midfield or at right back.

Unable to stake a claim to regular football at Molineux, Greg Halford joined Championship club Portsmouth in October 2010 on a month's loan.

Greg Halford was used mostly as a centre back in 2011, with fellow loanee Ritchie De Laet preferred at right back.

On 11 July 2011, Greg Halford signed a three-year contract with Portsmouth.

Greg Halford finished the season with seven goals, which made him the club's second highest scorer, behind only David Norris with eight.

Greg Halford appeared regularly for Forest during that season, but not at all the next.

In July 2015, Greg Halford joined Rotherham United on a free transfer.

Greg Halford played only once more before joining fellow Championship club Birmingham City on 26 November 2015, on loan until 2 January 2016.

On 26 February 2019, Greg Halford joined Aberdeen until the end of the season.

Greg Halford signed for Southend United of League Two on a short-term deal on 15 December 2020.

On 23 July 2021, it was announced that Greg Halford had signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Waterford.

Greg Halford made his debut for the club the same day in an FAI Cup tie away to Athlone Town, and scored a 91st-minute equaliser.

Greg Halford made a total of 17 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring two goals, as they were relegated to the League of Ireland First Division.

On 12 February 2022, Greg Halford signed for National League South side Billericay Town.

Greg Halford made his debut the same day in an Isthmian League game at home to Stowmarket Town, scoring an opening own goal before his quick free kick led to a late equaliser.

On 7 February 2025, Greg Halford joined Northern Premier League Division One East side Bishop Auckland on loan for the remainder of the season.

Greg Halford has been praised for his versatility, to the extent that he is referred to as a utility player.

In 2023 Greg Halford became one of the first professional footballers to reveal his autism diagnosis.